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Oveson Family History

Oveson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Ovesen and of the rare Swedish cognate Ovesson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Oveson family from?

You can see how Oveson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oveson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Oveson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Oveson families living in Norfolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Oveson's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Oveson families in 1891.
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What did your Oveson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oveson. 36% of Oveson men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Oveson women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oveson were Farming and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    67%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Oveson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oveson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 220 immigration records available for the last name Oveson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 284 military records available for the last name Oveson. For the veterans among your Oveson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oveson lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Oveson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Oveson in 1960 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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